Hotel Relais Villa Abbondanzi

Location. The Relais Villa Abbondanzi is located on the outskirts of Faenza, Italy, within three kilometres of local museums and 30 kilometres from the city of Ravenna. The nearest train station is three kilometres away. Hotel Features. Surrounded by private parklands, this neoclassical property was built for the aristocratic Abbondanzi family in the 19th century. Guests are welcome to relax in the lobby, where coffee and complimentary newspapers are provided, or enjoy the wide range of plants and flowers on show in the landscaped gardens. Amenities include a health club and spa with fitness equipment, sauna, steam room, massage and beauty treatments, outdoor swimming pool with poolside bar and conference facilities. An express check-in/check-out service is in operation at the front desk where multilingual staff are on hand to assist with villa facilities, excursions to local sites and travel arrangements. Complimentary parking is available.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning in the airy surroundings of the villa restaurant which has bright decor and garden views. Lunch and dinner menus feature fish dishes and fine wines. Room service is available during opening hours.

Fitness sessions, miniature golf and courtesy bicycle hire are offered on site. Tennis, golf and horse riding are among the activities that can be organised nearby.

Guestrooms. The 13 air-conditioned guestrooms have bright decor and windows that open onto views of Faenza and surrounding hills. All have period features and are equipped with satellite television, direct-dial phones, complimentary Internet connections, safes, and minibars with complimentary bottled water. Hair dryers, bathrobes and complimentary toiletries are also provided.

Expert Tip. The city of Faenza is renowned for the quality of its ceramics, a craft which dates back to Roman times. Within the city, there are 60 shops that sell ceramic items unavailable elsewhere.

Getting there. Bologna airport is located six kilometres from the central train station. Every 15 minutes, the ATC Aerobus runs to the train station and the city centre. The journey takes 20 minutes and costs 4.50 EUR for a single ticket. Taxis can be found in front of arrivals and cost about 18 EUR to the city centre. From Bologna station, connections can be made to Faenza. Prices are all subject to change.

Getting around. Faenza is small enough to be explored on foot. Bicycles, available from the villa, are a good means to explore the surrounding area. Trains and buses travel throughout the region. A car may be useful for destinations not on main routes.